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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1946

Page

4

Healing Power of Faith Against Diseases

A religious note asserts that sunlight does not spread disease and that God’s love provides healing power. It emphasizes faith as a remedy and promises divine protection from illnesses.

National mood of unrest and confusion dominates the week

A rural column notes heavy tensions from war debt worries to labor strikes and foreign policy clashes. It mentions Byrnes and Wallace in dispute over Russia, Ford plant capacity at sixty percent, and a general sense of uncertainty amid economic strain and rising consumer concerns. Local notices follow.

State Byrnes Russia Henry Wallace Truman Wallace Byrnes Ford Automobile

Round Grove Community News and Visits

Round Grove notes electricity work finished at Clarence Work, a new family enjoys power. Local residents report visits and outings with families including Podaril Hawkins Hartsock Houseal Colton Skybar Shuerman in Davenport Columbus Junction and Davenport.

John Skubal Round Grove E. A. Lineman Clarence Percy Skubal Columbus Junction Joe Podaril Billy James Don Hawkins Davenport Paul Hartsock Lou Houseal Podaril Merle Colton Percy Sky Bar Earl Shuerman Roger

Community News and Sympathy Notes

Bob Here Coming Sunday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Rech and one child spent Sunday afternoon at the J J Rich home. Sympathy extended to the Schantz family in the loss of Mrs Catherine Secheantz who died in Wayland on Saturday afternoon September 14. Mrs Schantz had lived in this community before moving to Wayland. Mr and Mrs Vernon Burke of Manson visited her brother Deb Var Widmer and wife for supper Thursday night.

Raymond Rech J. J. Rich Schantz Catherine Secheantz Wayland Vernon Burke Manson Debvar Widmer

Family visit notes from local households

The record lists a series of Saturday and Monday visits. Noah Widmers, Mr and Mrs Max Leichty and daughter joined at the Delmar Widmer home. Howard Platt with Gladys and Billy visited the D C Sechantz home. Horace Hesseltine and Joe visited the Lester Hesseltine home.

Noah Widmers Max Leichty Delmar Widmer Howard Platt Gladys and Billy of Savanan, I D. C. Sechantz Horace Hesseltine Joe Lester Hesseltine

Widmer Woman Returns Home After Eye Surgery

In Stringtown on September 18 Mrs. Peter Widmer was brought home from Iown City hospital after having a cataract removed from her eye. A cooperative dinner followed at Noah Widmer's home with Crank Nebel and family, Joan Gugel and family, Clarence Boshart and family, Alex Dorsch, Elmer Hurkler and son, Mrs. Herry Redlingshafer of Illinois, and Verla Boshart of California attending.

Mra J. J Rich Stringtown Peter Widmer Iown City Hospital Noah Widmer Crank Nebel Joan Gugel Clarence Boshart Alex Dorsch Elmer Hurkler Herry Redlingshafer Illinois Verla Boshart California

Housewives Endorse Gas Cooking Appliances

Housewives praise gas cooking devices for efficiency and control highlighting easy heat adjustment and fast meal preparation. They stress reliability, safety features, and cost savings compared to electric stoves.

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